The Gambia’s former military Spokesman has put his mouth where most of his colleagues dare talk, let alone write about. Retired Lt. Col. Lamin Gano blogs about why President Yahya Jammeh must not run for a fifth term. Gano’s article – which opens serious intellectual discussion – is published on […]
Month: February 2016
Death Of Unionist In Custody Sparks Concerns
By Abdoulie John The Secretary General of the banned Gambia National Transport Control Association (GNTCA) Sheriff Dibba died in police custody last Sunday, after being arrested and charged along with 8 executive members.Gambian authorities remain mute as to questions continue to swirl around the circumstances surrounding his death. “I am […]
‘We’ll Meet You Halfway Even If Ibliss Is Your Commander’
The leader of United Democratic Party is outstanding for his gentlemanly character. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe is credited for being peaceful and law abiding at all times. Mr. Darboe will not fold his hands when his party is under attack. He told a Tallinding rally last week that he has never […]
The Devil Is Not In Fine Discussions And Arguments
The devil is in the voting card and the electorate! All discussions and arguments in the diaspora are centered around Ousainou Darboe this, Halifa Sallah that, OJ Jallow this, Hamat Bah this, Yaya Jammeh that. All these political leaders have only one card to vote for themselves in an election […]
‘Stop Craving In Darkness’
Gambian cleric has advised Muslims to strive hard to better understand their religion. Only this can save them from craving in the darkness in search of light where it does not exist. Momodou Ceesay, the Chief Resident Imam of Detroit Islamic Center in Michigan, said one effective way to know […]
ITF Challenges Jammeh Over Death In Custody Of Union Leader
Global union federation the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has demanded justice following the death in custody this week of Gambian trade union leader Sheriff Diba. The ITF has challenged President Yahya Jammeh Babili Mansa to take action over the affair, which began earlier this month when Gambian trade […]
Reformists Win All 30 Tehran Seats
Allies of Iran’s reformist President Hassan Rouhani have won a landslide victory in Tehran, in the first parliamentary vote since Iran signed a nuclear deal with world powers. With 90% of the votes counted, the pro-Rouhani List of Hope is set to take all 30 parliamentary seats in the capital. […]
Missing Ebrima’s Family Pledges Reward; Is He In State Custody?
Missing Person Appeal – Ebrima Ceesay of Kanifing South ($1,000 Reward) By Yusef Taylor Stats: Ebrima Ceesay 39 year’s old man, 5ft 8 inches (1.73m) tall, slim build dark skinned man The family of Ebrima Ceesay are appealing to the general public for information to help trace their […]
Gambia Closes Its Border With Senegal
By Abdoulie John The Gambia has closed its borders with Senegal. This followed the move taken by transport unionists to disrupt traffic between the two neighbouring countries. “The traffic flow along the ferry terminal has drastically changed. There is a significant reduction in number of vehicles crossing,” said a resident […]
2016: Defining Moment For Gambia
2016 is a defining year for The Republic of The Gambia. An election year. The year that could decide the fate of a country; the fate of an entire nation. A fate that hangs by a mere thread. The year that could usher in change, transformation, and restoration of democracy and rule […]
Remembering A Great Pan-Africanist
REMEMBERING Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois FEBRUARY 23, 1868 – AUGUST 27, 1963 A TRIBUTE TO BLACK/AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH By Sainey Faye “ There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise.The human soul cannot be permanently chained.” — W.E.B. DU BOIS William […]
‘LET’S GO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY’
How the 30th December coup attempt was planned and executed What happened when 11 exiles armed themselves for a violent night in the Gambia In the dark hours of the morning on December 30, 2014, eight men gathered in a graveyard a mile down the road from the official residence of […]